Preliminary information indicates the Bélinge offers varied whitewater from Class I to Class VIII rapids, making this an extremely challenging expert-only route through Quebec's Outaouais region. With only basic infrastructure (3 portages, 4 campsites), this route represents true wilderness paddling for the most experienced whitewater canoeists. The wide range of rapid classifications suggests diverse technical challenges requiring exceptional skill and judgment. Limited documentation reflects the route's remote and specialized nature.
The document describes 12. The map shows 9, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | R1 | ||
| R4 | R4 | ||
| R3 | R3 | ||
| R8 | R8 | ||
| R7 | R7 | ||
| R4 | R4 | appears to be a second R4 marking | |
| R5 | R5 | yes | Rapids near Rivière Bélinge |
| R4 | R4 | Multiple R4 rapids in upper section near Lac Gilbert | |
| R1 | R1 | Class 1 rapid near Lac Gilbert | |
| R2-3 | R2-3 | Class 2-3 rapids near Lac Gilbert | |
| R | R | Rapids marked along the main river course | |
| R2 | R2 | Class 2 rapids in lower section near Lac Brocas |
This table publishes no position for any rapid. Where a surveyor's note mentions a kilometre, those are their words quoted as written, and the figure was read off a scanned map: use it to follow their description, not to navigate. Most of these surveys were written in French.
Surveyed by Charles Leduc, 2003-08. BelingeLeduc.pdf
The document describes 3 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage marked with triangular symbol near R4 | not stated | ||
| Portage near Lac Cream area | 25 m | ||
| Portage near Grand Poigan area | not stated |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Bélinge River is rated Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is July-August.
Bélinge River is located in the Outaouais region of Canada.
cartespleinair.org (preliminary information, in French) · myccr.com
Conditions change with water level and season. Grades and positions are for planning, not navigation. Verify locally before you paddle. Terms of use
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